Shot in Saugerties and winner of awards at the Berlin and New Orleans film festivals, Jamie Sisley’s film follows two young men who are caretakers for their addicted mom (played by Chrissy Metz, This Is Us). A powerful, sensitive and yet often funny family drama, Stay Awake features a trio of sterling performances. (U.S., 2022, 94m)
“One of the best directorial debuts of the year … a balancing act of addiction, compassion, difficult choices, that still manages hilarious moments and periods of joy.” –Collider